Remove all EXIF metadata from photos to protect privacy, reduce file size, and strip GPS location data.
Remove Image Metadata Online - Free EXIF Remover Tool
Protect your privacy by removing all hidden metadata from photos before sharing online. Our free metadata remover strips EXIF data including GPS location, camera information, dates, and other personal details from images. This tool is essential for privacy protection, reducing file sizes, and ensuring your photos don't reveal sensitive information. Works with JPG, PNG, WebP, and other formats - completely free with no watermarks or limitations.
How to Remove Image Metadata
- Upload your image or multiple photos (JPG, PNG, WebP, or any format)
- Choose what to remove: all metadata, GPS only, or specific fields
- Preview which metadata will be stripped from your image
- Optionally view current metadata before removal
- Click "Remove Metadata" to process your image
- Download your cleaned image with all metadata removed
Why Remove Image Metadata?
Photos contain hidden information that can compromise your privacy and security. Here's why removing metadata is important before sharing images online.
Privacy Protection
- GPS Location: Reveals exactly where photo was taken, potentially your home address
- Date and Time: Shows when photo was captured, revealing your schedule
- Camera Info: Identifies specific device, which can be tracked
- Serial Numbers: Can link multiple photos to same device
File Size Reduction
- Smaller Files: Metadata can add 50-200 KB to each image
- Faster Uploads: Clean images upload quicker to websites and social media
- Save Storage: Reduced file sizes save space on servers and devices
Professional Use
- Clean Delivery: Provide clients with metadata-free images
- Copyright Control: Remove embedded copyright before selling or licensing
- Competitive Advantage: Prevent competitors from seeing your equipment details
What Metadata Gets Removed?
- GPS Coordinates: Complete location data including latitude, longitude, altitude
- Camera Settings: Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, flash settings
- Device Information: Camera make/model, lens details, firmware version
- Date and Time: Original capture date, modification dates, timezone
- Software Data: Editing software used, processing history
- Thumbnails: Embedded preview images that increase file size
Key Features
- Complete Removal: Strip all EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and other metadata
- Selective Stripping: Remove only GPS data while keeping other info
- Batch Processing: Clean metadata from multiple images simultaneously
- Before/After View: See what metadata exists and what will be removed
- No Quality Loss: Only metadata is removed, image pixels unchanged
- 100% Private: All processing done in browser, images never uploaded
Common Use Cases
- Social Media Sharing: Remove GPS data before posting photos online
- Online Marketplaces: Strip location from product photos for privacy
- Real Estate: Remove GPS coordinates from property photos
- Privacy Protection: Prevent stalking by hiding home location in photos
- Professional Photography: Deliver clean files to clients
- File Size Optimization: Reduce image sizes for faster website loading
Frequently Asked Questions
Will removing metadata affect image quality?
No! Removing metadata only deletes the hidden information embedded in the file - it doesn't touch the actual image pixels. Your photo will look identical before and after metadata removal. The only difference is the file will be slightly smaller (typically 50-200 KB smaller) because the metadata has been stripped.
Can I remove only GPS data and keep other metadata?
Yes! Our tool offers selective metadata removal. You can choose to remove only GPS location data while preserving camera settings, dates, and other information. This is useful for photographers who want to protect privacy but keep technical details for their portfolio. You can also remove specific fields individually.
Why is removing GPS location important?
GPS metadata reveals the exact coordinates where a photo was taken, often accurate to within a few meters. If you take photos at home and share them online with GPS data intact, anyone can see your home address. This poses serious privacy and security risks, especially for families with children. Always remove GPS data before sharing photos publicly.
Do social media sites remove metadata automatically?
Many social media platforms (like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) do strip some metadata when you upload photos, but not all do, and not all do it completely. Some platforms may keep certain metadata or store it in their databases even if they don't display it. It's safer to remove metadata yourself before uploading to any website to ensure complete privacy protection.